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City of New York · 2 days ago

Project Manager

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$83K/yr - $95K/yr

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Responsibilities

Managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects by developing clear systems and structures to track progress, milestones, and deliverables;

Evaluating project progress and reporting results to leadership, ensuring that changes to scope, resources, and risks are communicated effectively and timely;

Liaising between DOC leadership and project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved and goals are aligned;

Building and maintaining professional relationships on behalf of the Department with a wide range of individuals, including internal and external entities;

Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies;

Developing expertise in jail operations, industry standards, correctional best practices, and national reform efforts;

Identifying and escalating issues and risks to appropriate stakeholders and preparing relevant reports/documentation;

Utilizing problem-solving skills along with research and data collection to make informed recommendations to agency leadership; and

Performing special projects, assignments, and related duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Physical ScienceBiological ScienceEnvironmental ScienceSocial ScienceProblem-SolvingSupervisoryAdministrativeProgram innovationProject managementCriminal justice reform knowledgePartnership cultivationCreative thinkingFlexibilityStrategic thinkingCollaborative

Required

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above.

Preferred

A creative and strategic thinker, adept at program innovation, design, development, and management utilizing research and evaluation

Flexibility to work after business hours and on weekends as needed

Outstanding analytic, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills

Proven ability to successfully guide and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and to organize and drive projects to timely completion

In-depth knowledge of current criminal justice reform initiatives and citywide goals and objectives

Ability to work quickly under pressure and strict deadlines while still ensuring a high-quality work product

Experience and proven ability to cultivate partnerships with diverse stakeholders

Ability and willingness to take initiative and work collaboratively